Company Description

Smartkarma connects investment research analysts to institutional asset managers, such as sovereign wealth funds, hedge funds, private equity, boutiques and family offices. Smartkarma’s cloud-based platform leverages the latest in technology to provide a network for independent research analysts to curate and monetize research in an innovative and new way.

• Over 1,500 insights published each month are made available on Smartkarma’s cloud-based research platform, contributed by 300+ research firms, globally.
• Over 250 leading institutional asset managers have subscribed, including sovereign wealth funds, global asset managers, hedge funds, boutiques and family offices.
• Our investors include Sequoia Capital, Singapore Exchange (SGX), Wavemaker Partners, Jungle Ventures and Spring Seed.

Job Description
Smartkarma is looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Analyst – ASEAN Private Markets to build ongoing research coverage across important venture capital- and private equity-backed businesses and industries in ASEAN.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own overall responsibility for publishing high-impact research on venture capital- and private equity-backed businesses and industries in ASEAN for institutional investors.
• Develop and implement research frameworks to provide independent commentary on ASEAN business and industry trends and opportunities.
• Oversee research pipelines, including management of networks of analysts and vendors.
• Build and maintain relationships with industry professionals, clients, and media to support primary research and thought leadership.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to build a private markets research franchise with significant industry visibility and impact.
• Flexible work environment.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and potential for advancement.

Qualifications
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7+ years of experience in equity research, private equity and/or venture capital markets.

• Deep understanding of ASEAN private markets, key businesses and industries, including bridging the gap between private companies and public-market investors.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality research and investment insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience communicating with senior stakeholders and clients.
• Forward-looking tech and entrepreneurial mindset; comfort leveraging AI tools and alternative datasets to scale the unit while incorporating an owner mindset.

Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines

• Own overall responsibility for publishing high-impact research on venture capital- and private equity-backed businesses and industries in ASEAN for institutional investors.
• Develop and implement research frameworks to provide independent commentary on ASEAN business and industry trends and opportunities.
• Oversee research pipelines, including management of networks of analysts and vendors.
• Build and maintain relationships with industry professionals, clients, and media to support primary research and thought leadership